Inside Politics: Coronavirus special: Rishi Sunak extends support as economy shrinks fast

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Adam Forrest
Wednesday 13 May 2020 08:01 BST
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Rishi Sunak announces extension of furlough scheme

It looks like we might have some fresh drama on our screens this summer. Britain’s TV and films productions will be allowed to restart – so long as cast members two metres apart, of course. Changed lockdown rules for England means people meeting up one-on-one in parks from today, which inevitably means a fresh bout of social media squabbling over social distancing. The government, meanwhile, is keen minimise drama in the world of work – having extended the furlough scheme and opened up support for the self-employed, as new figures show the toll the virus has taken on the economy. I’m Adam Forrest, and welcome to The Independent’s daily Inside Politics briefing during the coronavirus crisis.

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